Direct Support Professional (DSP) Manhattan Beach

Braverhood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Braverhood is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with disabilities in the Southern area of Brooklyn, both at home and in the community. Bilingual speakers of Spanish, Russian, and other languages are welcome.

Hours are primarily afternoons and/or weekends. Join a passionate team of providers dedicated to empowering families and helping loved ones live the best possible life. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Accountability and commitment are required.
• Experience with the special needs community, preferably with children or young adults, and helping them with communication and social skills.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Online DSP training course must be completed after hire.
• Must be able to arrive to work on time.
• Casual dress code; dress appropriately and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment to help individuals achieve personal goals.
• Work with Case Supervisors on monthly goals and plans of action.
• Document services rendered and client progress daily and monthly.
• Provide support for individuals with developmental disabilities at home and in the community.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training annually.
• Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time.
• Adhere to agency and OPWDD regulations.

Skills

Accountability

Commitment

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Job description

DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Braverhood

Pay: $18 - $20 Hourly

Braverhood is looking to hire part-time DSPs (Direct Support Professional) to provide support to individuals with disabilities in the Southern area of Brooklyn, both in the home and within the community.

Bilingual speakers of Spanish, Russian, and other languages welcome.

Hours:

Primarily afternoons and/or weekends.

Join our Passionate Team of Providers! We’re creating a world where no one faces obstacles alone. Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care for their loved ones, and liberated to create the best possible life. If you are an individual passionate about helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities and medical + mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)

• Foster a positive environment for individuals to be successful in achieving personal goals (i.e. social interactions and other activities of daily living)
• Work closely with Case Supervisors on monthly goals and plans of action
• Document services rendered and client progress on a daily and monthly basis
• Provide support for individuals with various developmental disabilities in the home and within the community
• Attend mandatory staff meeting and training once a year
• Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time
• Adhere to all agency and OPWDD regulations

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)

• ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMITMENT a must for this position!
• Experience with the special needs community - preferably with children or young adults -by taking them out in the community and helping them to integrate into society by helping them with communication and social skills
• Reliable Transportation is required
• Once hired, an online DSP training course must be completed
• Must be able to show up to work on time
• *Dress code: Casual - come as you are, but please dress appropriately and respectfully.